Vera Bude, MD
NPI 1659908440 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vera Bude, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1659908440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659908440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023-00755 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,118 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 305 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 211 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 180 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $120 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 101 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 101 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 101 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 87 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 79 | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 74 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$274 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-24
- Last updated
- 2023-10-04
- Certified
- 2023-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vera Bude's NPI number?
- Vera Bude's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659908440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vera Bude's specialty?
- Vera Bude is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vera Bude located?
- Vera Bude's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 N Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150-3911.
- What is Vera Bude's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vera Bude is (704) 482-1482.
- Does Vera Bude accept Medicare?
- Vera Bude is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vera Bude's NPI active?
- Yes — Vera Bude's NPI (1659908440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.